8400 Forest Ave
Gary, IN 46403

$390,000

Price

Beds

Baths

2,416 Sq. Ft.

$161 / Sq. Ft.

2,416

Sq. Ft.

$161

per Sq. Ft.

Open: 2/21 09:00AM - 10:00AM

Description

Spacious and Secluded in Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an attached two-car garage and a walk-out basement is situated on a jumbo lot that is tucked away in nature. The backyard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Charm, Character and Function best describe this wonderful home that shows with pride of ownership. Essential updates include a new high efficiency furnace, new ac, newer vinyl windows, newer vinyl flooring, an operating fireplace, 100-amp...Spacious and Secluded in Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an attached two-car garage and a walk-out basement is situated on a jumbo lot that is tucked away in nature. The backyard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Charm, Character and Function best describe this wonderful home that shows with pride of ownership. Essential updates include a new high efficiency furnace, new ac, newer vinyl windows, newer vinyl flooring, an operating fireplace, 100-amp electric service and more. Beautiful hardwood floors and large windows in the living room and dining room that overlook the incredible backyard creating a tree-house effect. Plenty of storage. This home is in excellent condition and priced to sell. Some furnishings and artwork may be included. Miller Beach isn't quite the secret it once was, but this location is a hidden gem. Easy to show.

Listed by Sam Geraci • INcoast Homes LLC
P: (773)-983-1904 C: (773)-983-1904 samjgeraci@gmail.com

Property Details for 8400 Forest Avenue

Zoning

residential

Subdivision

Robert Bartletts Marquette Park

Garage # of Cars

Open Houses

Saturday, Feb 21st

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/16/2026 03:24 PM

Property Details for 8400 Forest Avenue

Status	Active
MLS #	832982
Days on Market	31
Taxes	$5,383 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1963
Lot Size	0.46 AC / 20,081 SF
County	Lake County

Location

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Building Information for 8400 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,081 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,349 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,901

Property Taxes

$449

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8400 Forest Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Countyline North toward lake. Oak Ave West toward Shelby. Shelby South toward Forest. Forest West to home.
Cross Street Address: Shelby

City/Town: Gary
State: IN
Township: Calumet
ZIP: 46403
Latitude: 41.62
Longitude: -87.24
County: Lake

Taxes and HOA

Annual Tax Amount: $5,383.00
APN/Key #: 450533156038000004

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: ROBERT BARTLETT'S MARQUETTE PARK ESTATES L.192

Parking

Garage Description: Attached, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Asphalt, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Property

Lot Information

Lot Square Footage: 20,081.16
Square Footage: 2416.0

Square Footage Source: Estimated
Acres: .46

Property and Assessments

Property Type: Residential
Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1963
Lot Description: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Front Yard

Utilities

Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard
Out Buildings: Garage(s)

Construction Materials: Cedar
Levels: One

Interior Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer
Basement Type: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Full

Basement: Yes
Total Full Baths: 2
Total 1/2 Baths: 0
Total 3/4 Baths: 0
Total Baths: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Basement Sq Ft: 1100.0
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Total # Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
Heat Type: Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Total # of Rooms: 9

Room 1

Room Description: Fireplace
Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 19.0

Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 19.0 x 14.0
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.5
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 31.0 x 15.0
Room Type: Great Room

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 8400 Forest Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 19, 2026	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #832982	$390,000	—
Jan 29, 2018	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900	—
Jan 29, 2018	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900	—
Jan 2, 2018	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548		—
Jan 2, 2018	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548		—
Jan 2, 2018	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548		—
Jan 2, 2018	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548		—
Dec 8, 2017	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900	—
Dec 8, 2017	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900	—
Nov 20, 2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798		—
Nov 20, 2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798		—
Aug 20, 2015	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798	$229,900	—
Aug 20, 2015	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798	$229,900	—
Aug 2, 2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182		—
Aug 2, 2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182		—
Feb 2, 2015	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182	$229,900	—
Feb 2, 2015	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182	$239,900	—
Jan 31, 2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281		—
Jan 31, 2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281		—
May 30, 2014	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281	$239,900	—
May 30, 2014	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281	$234,900	—
Jun 11, 2012	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$217,900	—
Jun 11, 2012	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$217,900	—
May 23, 2012	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138		—
May 23, 2012	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138		—
May 23, 2012	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138		—
May 23, 2012	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138		—
Feb 17, 2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$224,900	—
Feb 17, 2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$224,900	—
Oct 31, 2000	Sold Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927	$140,000	—
Sep 24, 2000	Pending Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927		—
Jul 28, 2000	Listed (Active) Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927	$159,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/19/2026	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #832982	$390,000
01/29/2018	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900
01/29/2018	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900
01/02/2018	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	—
01/02/2018	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	—
01/02/2018	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	—
01/02/2018	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	—
12/08/2017	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900
12/08/2017	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548	$224,900
11/20/2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798	—
11/20/2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798	—
08/20/2015	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798	$229,900
08/20/2015	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798	$229,900
08/02/2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182	—
08/02/2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182	—
02/02/2015	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182	$229,900
02/02/2015	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182	$239,900
01/31/2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281	—
01/31/2015	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281	—
05/30/2014	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281	$239,900
05/30/2014	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281	$234,900
06/11/2012	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$217,900
06/11/2012	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$217,900
05/23/2012	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	—
05/23/2012	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	—
05/23/2012	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	—
05/23/2012	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	—
02/17/2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$224,900
02/17/2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138	$224,900
10/31/2000	Sold Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927	$140,000
09/24/2000	Pending Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927	—
07/28/2000	Listed (Active) Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927	$159,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8400 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$61,800Additions$152,800Total$214,600

Tax Record2024$4,634 ($386 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,735 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1980CountyLAKEAPN45-05-33-156-038.000-004

Schools near 8400 Forest Avenue

This home is within Gary Community School Corp.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Banneker Elementary at Marquette	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.4 mi
3/10	Gary Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
1/10	West Side Leadership Academy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	8.9 mi
3/10	Gary Virtual Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	5.8 mi
NR	Gary Career Center	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Banneker Elementary at Marquette PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
3/10	Gary Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
1/10	West Side Leadership Academy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	8.9 mi
3/10	Gary Virtual Academy PublicK to 12 Nearby school	5.8 mi
NR	Gary Career Center Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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8400 Forest Avenue is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46403. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by INcoast Homes LLC, it's currently listed at $390,000. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last sold on January 29, 2018. This listing's school district is Gary Community School Corp. Nearby schools include Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School and West Side Leadership Academy. 8400 Forest Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,416 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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